I don't know what I'd do without you guys. I think sleeping on it and reading your posts helps with perspective. The positive is that he is capable and willing to do whatever it takes. We just have...
So, the doctor says that he hasn't shown enough initiative in his own care. They feel like my mother's pushing him and without her he would never have made it this far. So, apparently by caring for...
Calvin is still in the hospital and probably discharging today. The transplant committee meeting was yesterday to review his case. He called and said that one of the team hepatologists was in to see...
Hi Connie, My mother in law has breast cancer and with a doctor's prescription and her medicare/medicaid she is able to have a 'coach' type person to drive her to her doctor appointments. This is...
LOL at David and Sandi!! Well, nursing homes are out. Those places are absolutely horrifying! Mom is looking into a sober house that houses people serious about recovery. People aren't sent there,...
MamaLama, I've been reading about your husband's progress. I almost cheered when I read that he got the call! Thank you all, really....I can't tell you what it means (but I have a feeling you already...
I spoke to my mother who's been with the transplant team all day yesterday. I am absolutely floored to hear that his MELD score is 42. This is insane because everything I've read says the MELD...
Connie, that is brilliant! I'm going to run with this. I think he'll be happy to hear he can get AA support in a home and the transplant docs will smile upon that as well I'm sure....
Well, this was a great post to read on my first day at the forums! Congratulations - a little late, but WOW! What a wonderful miracle for you guys, God is good!...
Thank you guys! I appreciate the quick replies, it's nice to know you all are here. Yup, he may need a kidney transplant as well, this has been briefly mentioned. His sobriety is documented, but...
First post, but I've been reading for a while. What a warm and loving place for people to come together, very inspirational! My uncle, Calvin went to his evaluation appointment but did not make it...